this was the ideal location imho. close enough to "downtown" to enjoy the many malls and transportation options, but far enough so that it's not noisy or hectic. it does take about 15 mins to walk there but the complimentary tuk tuk shuttle service offered by the condo will get you there in just a few mins. during our stay, the schedule was every 30 minutes starting 7am with the last shuttle leaving at 6pm. it is a one-way shuttle though, so to get back you'd need to walk, grab or cab. the condo itself is bright and spacious, comfortable, and pretty quiet. pim, the host is very detailed, thorough and responsive to ensure that you have a nice stay.